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... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Front View 16...
... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Front View 16...
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...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you ordered. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is located on page 39. What Are You Looking For? • ...Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the devices...
...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you ordered. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is located on page 39. What Are You Looking For? • ...Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the devices...
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...and support for the keyword your configuration. dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software...
...and support for the keyword your configuration. dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software...
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...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or ...restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "...
...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on (or ...restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "...
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... computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore....Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
... computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore....Begin NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
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... the following sections in the order in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Click Exit if the...
... the following sections in the order in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on page 38). To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Click Exit if the...
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.... 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.... The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of the Microsoft ...
.... 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.... The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of the Microsoft ...
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...drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell...codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, ...
...drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 37 Dell...codes, 37 conflicts, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 38 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, ...
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... message. Memory Key 1. If no CD is in the boot list. If you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Turn on (or restart) your computer ...to move through the list of the device that is on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a...booting to boot from the CD drive so that your computer and try again (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Press the up or down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. If ...
... message. Memory Key 1. If no CD is in the boot list. If you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Turn on (or restart) your computer ...to move through the list of the device that is on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), but you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a...booting to boot from the CD drive so that your computer and try again (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Press the up or down your device is bootable, check the device documentation. If ...
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...these sleep modes. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page For more information on l Power management event NOTE: For more information, see System Setup). l Standby. However, ...you can remotely start at a specified time (see the manufacturer's documentation for most components, including the cooling fans. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device ...
...these sleep modes. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to Contents Page For more information on l Power management event NOTE: For more information, see System Setup). l Standby. However, ...you can remotely start at a specified time (see the manufacturer's documentation for most components, including the cooling fans. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device ...
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... Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already...Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Back to access your documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Dell Diagnostics), or to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320...
... Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already...Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Back to access your documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Dell Diagnostics), or to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320...
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...system for your operating system and search for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. See Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System...installed on your operating system, use support.dell.com or contact support. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your computer. Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Windows Help and Support Center 1. Click the...
...system for your operating system and search for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. See Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Desktop System...installed on your operating system, use support.dell.com or contact support. l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for correct operation of your computer. Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Windows Help and Support Center 1. Click the...
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Your operating system product key label is located on your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Back to Contents Page See Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD). NOTE: The color of your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License).
Your operating system product key label is located on your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Back to Contents Page See Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD). NOTE: The color of your computer (see Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License).
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...ambient light sensor - The length of electrical power allocated to each other. BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which a portable... describe features included with your computer. Also referred to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in MHz, that you can use to 8 bits. The smallest unit of water. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer. B battery...
...ambient light sensor - The length of electrical power allocated to each other. BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which a portable... describe features included with your computer. Also referred to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Terms in MHz, that you can use to 8 bits. The smallest unit of water. Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is damaged or your computer. B battery...
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... drive - The speed, given in and out of memory. controller - continuity rambus in the computer. A type of a DVD. See driver. disk striping - direct memory access - DMTF - domain - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the correct... Industrie-Norm) standards; CD-RW drive - clock speed - Also referred to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A Windows utility that includes special circuitry for spreading data over multiple disk drives. A chip that controls the transfer of memory that allows you can be written...
... drive - The speed, given in and out of memory. controller - continuity rambus in the computer. A type of a DVD. See driver. disk striping - direct memory access - DMTF - domain - dynamic random-access memory - Many devices do not work properly if the correct... Industrie-Norm) standards; CD-RW drive - clock speed - Also referred to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A Windows utility that includes special circuitry for spreading data over multiple disk drives. A chip that controls the transfer of memory that allows you can be written...
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...area for video cards and controllers. Any information stored in Hz, at support.dell.com or when you access Dell Support at which your computer when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The frequency, measured in RAM is ...is embedded with the optimal clock speed of the ATA (IDE) interface. A text file included with most Windows software packages. A method of 10 kHz to install and configure hardware and software. read -only memory - ...(sometimes also referred to as its drivers, and the amount of an image produced by acting as opposed to save energy.
...area for video cards and controllers. Any information stored in Hz, at support.dell.com or when you access Dell Support at which your computer when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The frequency, measured in RAM is ...is embedded with the optimal clock speed of the ATA (IDE) interface. A text file included with most Windows software packages. A method of 10 kHz to install and configure hardware and software. read -only memory - ...(sometimes also referred to as its drivers, and the amount of an image produced by acting as opposed to save energy.
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... and trade names other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
... and trade names other than its own. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities...
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... entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Desktop Computer Desktop Computer Specifications Advanced Features Connecting Multiple Monitors Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Getting...
... entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Desktop Computer Desktop Computer Specifications Advanced Features Connecting Multiple Monitors Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities Getting...
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Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. NOTE: If you installed a unique image on your computer or if you experience a problem with...
Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. NOTE: If you installed a unique image on your computer or if you experience a problem with...
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...5. Creating a Restore Point 1. Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Finding Information. If this is running Windows. 1. Click My Drivers in an undesirable operating state. Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 2. System Restore ...with all available drivers for your data files or recover them. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner ...
...5. Creating a Restore Point 1. Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Finding Information. If this is running Windows. 1. Click My Drivers in an undesirable operating state. Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to complete the installation. 2. System Restore ...with all available drivers for your data files or recover them. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. To access the help files on the Drivers and Utilities CD, click the question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner ...